When you think of a track star female, you probably picture Sha'Carri Richardson or Allyson Felix. But who else can you imagine? Nadine Broersen, anyone? These are five tracks that have made history. You might not have known them, but you might have heard about them. What do these people have in common? Read on to find out! This is their style.
Sha'Carri Richardson
Sha'Carri Richardson (American track and field sprinter) is a talented American sprinter. While a Louisiana State University freshman, Richardson broke the 100 meter record in 10.75 secs. Now a full-time athlete, Richardson is now a role model for young women across the world.
Allyson Felix
Allyson Felix is a former American track and field athlete who specialized in the 200-meter sprint for the first nine years of her career before shifting to the 400-meter sprint late in her career. She is now an inspirational figure for women who want to follow their dreams and holds a prominent place in the elite female athletes. Here are some fun facts on Felix. You can also visit her YouTube channel for many more videos.
Robin Bone
Robin Bone turned 25 on this week, an ex-high school track star. She was an avid athlete as a teenager in nearly all forms of track and fields, from gymnastics to basketball to soccer. She was a top competitor since she was 15 years old, but had a concussion that forced her to withdraw. After deciding to focus on track, her Darien High School track track team was formed.
Nadine Broersen
Dutch track star NadineBroersen, a world-class high jumping specialist and heptathlon specialist, is the Dutch track star. She holds a national record for high jump, and she is also the 2014 World Indoor pentathlon champion. Broersen competes with her track and fields club, AV Sprint. The club also hosts many of the top Dutch athletes. In addition to her achievements in track and field, Broersen is a strong role model for young female athletes.
Lolo Jones
Lori Susan "Lolo" Jones is an American hurdler and bobsledder. She is an expert in the 60-meter- and 100-meter hurdles. She has won three NCAA titles, as well eleven All-American honors. She has been named one of the most influential athletes of all time. Jones is an outstanding athlete and has a passion to run. She also enjoys watching bobsled races.
Cathrine Larsasen
Cathrine Larsasen (Norwegian pole vaulter) was born on the 5th of December 1986. She has won the national pole vault competition three times in a row, and currently holds the record for both indoor and outdoor events. Larsasen is now at 0.54m, an increase of 0.54m on her personal best over the past five-years. The former world indoor pole vault champion is a certified track star and has won numerous awards.